Soffritto

Soffritto

Soffritto is the base of many dishes. The word soffritto comes from the Italian verb soffriggere, meaning to sauté, cook slowly. The soffritto is a combination of onion, celery, and carrots. It can be used to enhance the flavor of sauces, stews, soups and more.

Dice the vegetables (you can dice them by hand or you can use a food processor). Heat a medium sized skillet on medium heat, then add olive oil, once it is heated add the onion first. Sauté until they start to soften, about 2-3 minutes. Add the celery and carrot and continue to sauté until the vegetables become soft and begin to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with a little salt and black pepper.